Five stores are currently allowed to sell recreational marijuana, but as many as 33 are allowed under state law.
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New York’s first cannabis crop jeopardized by court fight
Many farms that were allowed to grow marijuana before the start of legal sales are now blocked from distributing it to retailers.
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Minnesota poised to legalize cannabis early next year
Gov. Tim Walz thinks it could be one of the first bills he signs now that Democrats control the state’s legislature.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
New York hasn’t licensed any pot shops, yet they abound
Stores openly selling marijuana can now be found throughout New York City, operated by people who shrugged at licensing requirements.
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Germany unveils cannabis legalization plan, with caveats
Supporters hail the proposal as “a model for Europe,” but it would need to align with EU laws first.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2022, Maine Cannabis Report
Medical marijuana firms lead donors for legal pot campaigns
Producers of medical cannabis are pumping millions of dollars into legalization drives in five states.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council expected to vote on library parking plan
The public can offer input prior to Tuesday’s City Council meeting on a plan to give the Waterville Public Library 19 designated parking spaces by changing part of Appleton Street to one-way traffic from Elm Street to the Colby College dormitory on The Concourse.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2022, Maine Cannabis Report
Recreational cannabis could be legal in half the country after Election Day
A look at which states have marijuana on the ballot and where the market could be headed next.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Embden marijuana-growing operation was operating illegally when destroyed by fire, officials say
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency is investigating the fire that occurred Tuesday on Wentworth Road, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
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Fire destroys Embden marijuana-growing facility, officials say
The marijuana-growing facility sustained a near-total loss in a Tuesday fire and one person was treated at a nearby hospital for smoke inhalation.